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Chocolate Peanut Butter Milksicles

Number of Servings: 4

Total Preparation Time: less than 15 minutes

Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes

Source: whymilk.com

Food Groups: Dairy, ProteinMeal Type: DessertNutrition Content: Good Source of CalciumOrigin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes), Kids Can Help Make It
, Make Ahead
, Vegetarian

Here's a fun treat for those hot summer days, and a good way to get milk into the kids.

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Combine sugar, cocoa and cornstarch in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk. Place over medium heat; bring to a simmer whisking frequently. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes, whisking frequently.

Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until it melts. Spoon mixture into plastic cups; place cups in an 8-inch baking pan or pie pan. Place popsicle sticks in centers. Freeze until firm.

Nutrient Information

Calories: 181

Total Fat: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 149 mg

Carbohydrates: 23 g

Protein: 8 g

Fiber: 4 g

Vitamin A:

Vitamin C:

Calcium: 125 mg

Iron:

Cook's Notes:

Time-saving tip:Whip up this icy treat in a flash by replacing the ingredients above with instant chocolate pudding mix and chocolate milk, mix according to the instant pudding package directions. Melt the peanut butter in the microwave, stir it into the pudding and follow directions for making pops as directed above.

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